| Julius Caesar Released June 5, 1953 Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, produced by John Houseman, based on the play by William Shakespeare. Cast - Marlon Brando, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern, James Mason, Greer Garson, Deborah Kerr. Synopsis: Political intrigue, betrayal and revenge in ancient Rome. Comments: A surprise hit for MGM, Julius Caesar helped relieve the disaster of Scandal at Scourie which was released a few weeks later. Garson plays Calpurnia in this tastefully done adaptation. The film earned big money at the box office and earned an Oscar nomination for Brando.
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John Gielgud, Marlon Brandon and Greer Garson
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